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hook

Letters that make hook

o, k, h are letters that make 'hook'

Words within hook

ok, OK, Ho are words within 'hook'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of hook

shook, hooks, Hooke, hooka, shooks, hooky are words created by adding a letter to 'hook'

hook is a 4 letter word starting with h
hook is a 4 letter word ending with k

20 possible definitions for 'hook'

Hook as "a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of slug, punch, clout, poke, lick, biff.

Types of hook

roundhouse is a type of hook.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Hook as "a catch for locking a door"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of catch.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Hook as "anything that serves as an enticement"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bait, lure, come-on, sweetener have the same meaning as 'hook'

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of enticement, temptation.

Derivatives of hook

sweeten, tempt, entice, lure, snare, hook, addict, bait are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "entice and trap"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

snare has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of tempt, entice, lure.

Derivatives of hook

bait, lure, hook, come-on, trap, snare, sweetener are derivatives of 'hook'.

Verb groups of hook

solicit, accost, hook are verb groups of 'hook'.

Hook as "secure with the foot"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of play.

hook as a category

'hook' can be a category of rugby, rugby football, rugger.

Example of hook used within this context

"hook the ball"

Hook as "to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

addict has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of habituate, accustom.

Derivatives of hook

bait, lure, addict, freak, junkie, junky, hook, come-on, nut, habituation, addiction, dependency, dependance, dependence, addictive, habit-forming, sweetener are derivatives of 'hook'.

Entailments to hook

use, habituate are entailments to 'hook'.

Hook as "catch with a hook"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of take hold of, catch, grab.

Types of hook

seize is a type of hook.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Example of hook used within this context

"hook a fish"

Hook as "fasten with a hook"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Antonyms

unhook has the opposite meaning of hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of fasten, secure, fix.

Derivatives of hook

hook, claw are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "hit with a hook"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of hit.

hook as a category

'hook' can be a category of boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Example of hook used within this context

"His opponent hooked him badly"

Hook as "make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

crochet has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of intertwine, loop.

hook as a category

'hook' can be a category of handicraft.

Derivatives of hook

crochet, crocheting, hook are derivatives of 'hook'.

Verb groups of hook

crochet is a verb group of hook.

Hook as "make off with belongings of others"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

purloin, pilfer, snarf, filch, cabbage, sneak, nobble, lift, swipe, abstract, pinch have the same meaning as 'hook'

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of steal.

Derivatives of hook

shoplifter, lifter, sneak thief, snitcher, simoleons, booster, pilferer, boodle, wampum, scratch, lolly, bread, sugar, dough, lettuce, pilferage, cabbage, kale, lucre, loot, clams, dinero, gelt, moolah, pelf, shekels are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "take by theft"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

glom, thieve, cop, snitch, knock off have the same meaning as 'hook'

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of steal.

Derivatives of hook

sneak thief, snitcher, pilferer, stealing, larceny, theft, thievery, thieving are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "rip off, ask an unreasonable price"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gazump, rob, fleece, overcharge, surcharge, soak, plume, pluck have the same meaning as 'hook'

Antonyms

undercharge has the opposite meaning of hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of rip off, chisel, cheat.

Types of hook

extort, wring, gouge, squeeze, rack are types of 'hook'.

Derivatives of hook

overcharge is a derivative of hook.

Entailments to hook

charge, bill are entailments to 'hook'.

Hook as "hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of hit.

hook as a category

'hook' can be a category of golf, golf game.

Derivatives of hook

hooking, hooker, hook, draw are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "approach with an offer of sexual favors"

Under this definition, hook is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

solicit, accost have the same meaning as 'hook'

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of offer.

Derivatives of hook

solicitation, allurement are derivatives of 'hook'.

Verb groups of hook

snare, hook are verb groups of 'hook'.

Hook as "a sharp curve or crook, a shape resembling a hook"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

crotchet has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of curve, curved shape.

Types of hook

uncus is a type of hook.

Hook as "a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

claw has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of mechanical device.

Types of hook

anchor, ground tackle, pothook, tenterhook are types of 'hook'.

hook as a part

'hook' can be a part of clothes hanger, dress hanger, grapnel, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron, coat hanger, grapple.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Hook as "a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of implement.

Types of hook

boat hook, buttonhook, crotchet, cup hook, fishhook, gaff, meat hook, skyhook, gig are types of 'hook'.

Parts of hook

barb is a part of hook.

Derivatives of hook

hook, crochet are derivatives of 'hook'.

Hook as "a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hooking, draw have the same meaning as 'hook'

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of swing, golf stroke, golf shot.

Derivatives of hook

hook is a derivative of hook.

Example of hook used within this context

"he took lessons to cure his hooking"

Hook as "a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket"

Under this definition, hook is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hook shot has the same meaning as hook

hook as a type

'hook' can be a type of basketball shot.